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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Things I Learned from Traveling across the United States

I never expected to explore the U.S. again, but I am happy that I did. A bittersweet feeling enveloped me as I boarded my plane in JFK — grateful for a … Continue reading

July 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Back in Midtown: On Top of the Rock

Because it was still early, we took the subway to Midtown. It’s here in Midtown where a lot of Manhattan’s tourist attractions lie: the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times … Continue reading

July 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Lower Manhattan: Civic Center and 9/11 Memorial

Many people would cringe when I say this, but I don’t like New York City. Not that I hate the mad rush, nor do I hate cities, it’s just that … Continue reading

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Brooklyn’s Best: New York Pizza and Brooklyn Bridge

From Philadelphia, it was an easy 2-hour ride to New York City. It would be here where we’d catch the plane for a flight back home, ending our trip across America. … Continue reading

July 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

Walking around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

It was just a weekend getaway, but a memorable one nonetheless. To be honest, this second visit to Baltimore made me appreciate the city in a deeper sense than seeing … Continue reading

July 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Enjoying Spring at Longwood Gardens

“Oh, it’s just a time when families go out of town,” answered a relative I asked what the fuss the Memorial Day weekend brings. It was designed to commemorate the … Continue reading

July 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tummy Travel: Reading Terminal Market

What the heck are we going to do in Reading Terminal? It was the very thought that raced through my mind the first time I heard about the place. My … Continue reading

July 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Walking around Philadelphia

Six hours after leaving Rochester, we finally reached Philadelphia, our home on the east coast for the next couple of weeks. The city welcomed us with such warmth that I … Continue reading

July 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

Closer to Nature at Letchworth State Park

The beauty of going back to places you’ve once been to is the discovery of more places. I oncee read somewhere that the more you travel, the more you realize … Continue reading

July 1, 2015 · Leave a comment